Subaru Justy

First generation (KA)
Subaru Justy 4WD, original version
Overview
Manufacturer	Subaru
Also called	Subaru Trendy Subaru Tutto (Taiwan)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact (B)
Body style	3-door and 5-door hatchback 5-Door Notchback (Taiwan)
Layout	Front engine FWD / 4WD
Platform	J and K
Powertrain
Engine	997 cc EF10 I3 1189 cc EF12 I3
Transmission	5-speed manual ECVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	90 in (2,300 mm)
Length	145.5 in (3,700 mm) 153.5 in (3,900 mm) (Tutto)
Width	60.4 in (1,530 mm)
Height	53.7 in (1,360 mm)
Curb weight	1,950 lb (885 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Subaru Trezia

Originally designed and manufactured in Japan, the Justy was introduced to Japan in 1984. The design was a widened and stretched version of the Rex kei car, still using the same doors and some other pressings. To Japanese buyers, it was longer and wider and had an engine larger than kei car dimension regulations outlined, while keeping the engine displacement just under 1000 cc to minimize the annual road tax obligation. The electronically controlled, continuously variable "ECVT" transmission was introduced in February 1987.[2] Production of this model was limited to 500 per month due to limited supplies of steel bands from Van Doorne transmission, but as the Justy ECVT was not an unqualified success this was not a real problem. When supplies later increased, Subaru chose to use them for the smaller Rex instead.[2] The Justy was originally available with a low or a high roof, although the flat roofed version was eventually allowed to wither away.

Facelifted first generation Justy (1989-1994)

European and American versions followed in 1987 and all models received a restyling in 1989. In some countries, such as Sweden, the Justy was sold under the name Subaru Trendy. In some places it was also simply marketed as the 'J-series' in early years, J10 for 1.0 L versions and J12 for the later 1.2 L versions. In many markets the Justy was only sold with four-wheel-drive, as with much of the Subaru lineup. Intended to compete with Daihatsu's one-liter Charade, the Justy was presented with a one-liter engine. Somewhat underpowered, this was later complemented by a larger 1.2-liter which eventually became the only engine installed. In European catalyzed trim, this engine offered 80 PS (59 kW) at 5200 rpm.[3]

In Taiwan, Subaru marketed a version of the Justy with a sedan-style body and an uprated 80 PS (59 kW) fuel injected EF12 engine called the Tutto. Taiwanese Subarus were assembled by their local partner Ta Ching.

After 1994, rebadged models from other manufacturers carried the Justy nameplate:

• In 1994, Subaru introduced to the Europe market a rebadged second generation Suzuki Cultus carrying the Justy nameplate. Manufactured at Suzuki's Esztergom, Hungary plant, these were available in 3 and 5 door models, both with full-time all wheel drive as standard.
• In 2004, a rebadged Suzuki Ignis carried the G3X Justy nameplate in Europe, this model is available with a Suzuki M13A or M15A engine, and also equipped as standard with AWD.
• In model year 2007 a rebadged Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon revived the Justy nameplate with the Toyota 1KR-FE 1.0 L engine. And, surprisingly, it is only available with front wheel drive, every Justy since the first one in 1984 had either optional or standard 4WD/AWD.
• In late 2016 a rebadged Toyota Roomy/Tank/Daihatsu Thor revived the Justy nameplate with the Toyota 1KR-FE 1.0 L engine.

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  Euro-spec 2nd gen Subaru Justy (Suzuki Cultus-based)
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  Euro-spec 3rd gen Subaru Justy (Suzuki Ignis-based)
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  Euro-spec 4th gen Subaru Justy (Daihatsu Boon-based)
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  Japanese-spec 5th gen Subaru Justy (Daihatsu Thor-based)